Norway: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2024

Market Size for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Norway

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Norwegian market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, when its value increased by 20% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Norway

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns decreased by -19.3% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) was the main destination for exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Norway, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X units), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled -9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-5.0% per year) and Finland (-19.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported from Norway were Sweden ($X), China ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +59.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Norway

For the sixth consecutive year, Norway recorded growth in supplies from abroad of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, which increased by 12% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier to Norway, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +35.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.8% per year) and Poland (+44.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns suppliers to Norway were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +44.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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